The Smurfs Review

One would think that life as a Smurf would be trouble free, however, they have their share of problems too, especially when an evil wizard named Gargamel is after them. He absolutely hates the Smurfs, and wants to make their lives miserable. He eventually chases the adorable little blue creatures right out of their magical world, and right into the heart of Central Park. Now, stuck in New York, the Smurfs have to find a way back to their village, before the evil wizard captures them first.

Rating: Three out of five buckets.
Release Date: December 2, 2011
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 5+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drugs and Alcohol Content: Mild

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Talking Points:

The Smurfs are very nice and friendly to each other. They appreciate each others similarities and differences, and for the most part they have a peaceful life.

While in New York, The Smurfs stay with a nice young couple, who are expecting a baby. Believe it or not the Smurfs teach them to enjoy life, and not get so caught up with their crazy workload. It was sweet to see their relationship.

I liked the actors, to name a few; Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays (from Glee), and Sofia Vergara ( who plays Gloria in Modern Family).

There is some potty humor. In one scene Gargamel urinates in a bucket, at a nice restaurant.

Sexual Content: Mild

• One Smurf thanks another Smurf for holding his hand, he replies back Smurf, “That’s not my hand.”

Violent Content: Moderate

• Smurf’s smack each other.

• Gargamel is hit with by nuts and apples with needles in them.

• The Smurfs get slammed in a subway car door, beaten in a toy store, and even sucked up by a leaf blower.

• Gargamel and his cat are evil cruel characters, they may scare young kids.

Profane or Crude Language: Mild

• The d-word is used.

• They have their own language; characters say, “where the smurf are we?” “smurf me” “son of a smurf.”

Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild

• Characters are shown drinking champagne.

Overall this is a cute movie, one that kids should be entertained by. Parents may get a little bored, but close your eyes just a bit and you’ll be fine.

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